U.S. Week 2-4 Forecast: Expected eastward shift of the heat in July backs off.

Highlight: Expected eastward shift of the heat in July backs off. Charts of the day: The 7-day temperature/precipitation anomaly forecast. Discussion: North-travelling “Enrique” enhances the Mexico into the Southwest U.S. Monsoon pattern later this week and consequently forces a re-orientation of the Northwest U.S. upper ridge pattern farther northeastward into Canada. The result is a…

AG Hot Spot: Southern Brazil Coffee Freeze Risk!

Highlight: Cold weather into southern Brazil coffee areas this week. Eastern Australia wet weather risk. Fig. 1-2: GFS morning minimum temperature forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in Brazil. Brazil coffee freeze discussion: An intense low-pressure system off Uruguay propels a strong cold front into Southeast Brazil with an unusually chilly air mass to follow. Both…